R602--Medical Couriers Services
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 8 (36C248), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 36C24826Q0114) for Medical Courier Services. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside to transport laboratory specimens from various Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to the Bruce W. Carter Miami VA Medical Center. Quotes are due March 9, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide daily medical courier services for laboratory specimens, including specific pick-up frequencies from multiple CBOCs in South Florida and the Key West VA Outpatient Clinic, with all deliveries to the Miami VA Medical Center. Services require adherence to strict time windows, on-call availability, and the provision of at least two specimen containers. Performance standards include 95% AQL for schedule adherence and communication, and 100% AQL for training document submission and invoice accuracy.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified in veterans.certify.sba.gov at the time of quote submission.
- NAICS Code: 492110 (Courier And Messenger Services).
- Period of Performance: One base year with options for four additional 12-month periods, potentially totaling five years.
- Key Clauses: Includes FAR 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services), FAR 52.217-9 (Option to Extend Term), FAR 52.240-91 (Security Prohibitions), VAAR 852.219-73 (Total Set-Aside for Certified SDVOSBs), VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting), and VAAR 852.232-72 (Electronic Submission of Payment Requests).
- Special Requirements: Strict compliance with HIPAA, Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), Privacy Act of 1974, and 49 CFR. Contractor personnel must be identified as non-government employees and wear ID badges.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission: One electronic copy via email to William.Bridger@va.gov. Subject line must be "36C24826Q0114 Medical Couriers Services". Emails are limited to 5MB; multiple emails are permitted for larger submissions. Faxed quotes are not accepted.
- Required Documents: Completed RFQ document, signed amendments (SF 30), completed Section B.1(1)(a) and B.3 (Schedule of Services & Pricing), completed VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate), capabilities statement, past performance information, and insurance details.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated comparatively based on FAR Part 13.106-2(b)(3), considering technical, price, and past performance to determine the best overall benefit to the Government. Award may be made without discussions.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be fully registered and active in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Questions Due: All Requests for Information (RFIs) or questions are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:30 pm EST via email to william.bridger@va.gov. Responses will be issued via solicitation amendment.
Deadlines
- Questions Due: March 2, 2026, 3:30 pm EST
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026, 4:00 pm EST